We are nearing the time of season for lovers to frolic in passion and appreciation for one another, but what of the loveless? It’s alright! It’s just one day. Life does not have to revolve around expectations set by the masses… but company is warmth in a cold room, and the company of a good love song is enough to brighten the darkest hearts. Lovesick, the duo composed of Emilee Miller and Remy Veselis (Death Bells) based in Los Angeles, CA have just that for us.

“Best of Me” is a slow-paced-yet-steady single, released digitally via Sun Terrace Records, with art by Cameron Miller, and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Sean Sakamoto in Ventura, CA. A lovely track falling just under four minutes, immersed in subtle siren of clean guitars and synth pop reminiscent of the early days of The Cure and the later days of The Jesus and Mary Chain. It’s every bit as memorable, with honest lyrics, laced with hints of seduction. Very hypnotic and enduring in the head. Miler’s voice sings of brighter moments this time around, in contrast to their debut release, an Introduction.

I had the opportunity to have a short exchange with Emilee, and learn about the road leading away from heartbreak, towards this single, and something new.

Jonathan Velazquez: What was the process like recording the song? Were there any stories or difficulties behind it?

Emilee Miller:When we first started this band, Remy was living in Australia and I’ve been living in Los Angeles. We’ve always been used to writing skeletons of songs separately and having the other person add onto it, then having it just come together. Remy started this song while he was out on tour with his other band, Death Bells, and we basically had it done before he was even home. When we recorded the official track, the structure was already there and it all got done pretty quick in a day. Making music with Remy is fun because we’re always on the same page, so we’ve never run into any struggles with it. It’s very cool to have a project with someone who’s just trying to have fun with it!

JV: Tell me what the song is about, and if possible, what led you to write it?

EM: This is the first song I’ve ever written that isn’t about heartbreak. I wrote bits and pieces while beginning a new relationship and seeing it progress. I guess it’s about meeting someone new who seems perfect for you, almost too good to be true, and you just don’t really know how they see you yet. I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, and I’m always ashamed to share that part of me with people, so instead they get the “best of me”.

“Best of Me” is available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify. Lovesick are performing on February 20th at Riff Mountain in Fullerton, CA alongside Big Bite, Coolside, Apsara, and The Lavenders.